Algonquin is a top buy

ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES, $18.04, is a buy. The utility (Toronto symbol AQN; Shares o/s: 675.6 million; Market cap: $12.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; Yield: 4.8%; www.algonquinpower.com) tends to fuel its growth with acquisitions. It cuts the risk of that strategy by focusing on rate-regulated utilities.
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AQN hikes your income

ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES, $18.09, is a buy. The utility (Toronto symbol AQN; Shares outstanding: 675.5 million; Market cap: $12.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; Dividend yield: 4.8%; www.algonquinpower.com) owns regulated utility systems in the U.S., Canada, Bermuda and Chile. It also operates hydroelectric, wind, solar, and thermal facilities… Read More

Utilities offer you income and growth

Utilities could suffer more than other sectors as interest rates further rise. That’s because they have a lot of debt, and higher rates make it more expensive to raise money and refinance existing debt. As well, their shares, which typically offer high yields, compete with… Read More

Get high yields from these top renewables

With a focus on renewable energy, these two power generators hold a lot of conceptual appeal for investors. Even more important to income-focused investors is their stable cash flows from a diverse mix of hydroelectric, wind and solar assets. That diversity, plus their long-term contracts,… Read More